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Tourn Family History

Tourn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thurn, Toure, Bourn, Horn, Turk, Torre, Thorn, Court, Tur, Bourne

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Where is the Tourn family from?

You can see how Tourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tourn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tourn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Tourn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tourn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tourn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tourn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Tourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tourn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Tourn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Tourn. For the veterans among your Tourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tourn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Tourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tourn in 1972 was 54, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tourn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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